Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI
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Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Harbor Springs, MIStation Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County
GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087
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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 64°F

Wed
H: 85°F
L: 67°F

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 85°F
L: 67°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 6:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM2:33 PM - 5:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 PM - 11:33 PM5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 7:57PM EDT until June 30 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 7:57 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 7:45 PM
* WHAT...Small stream and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected or occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim and Charlevoix along the Jordan River. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding near or adjacent to the Jordan River. Streams and rivers continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 747 PM EDT, the Jordan River continues to rise due to heavy rainfall earlier on Monday. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area adjacent to the Jordan River. Locations that are not flooded at this moment may become inundated as the the river continues to rise. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... East Jordan and Chestonia. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 29 at 11:50PM EDT until July 1 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 11:50 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 4 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 30 at 3:28AM EDT until July 1 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 3:28 AM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 3:31AM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 6:45 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values will locally exceed 105 degrees this afternoon. Although mid-week temperatures are dependent on thunderstorm development, prolonged high humidity and limited overnight cooling will lead to compounding heat stress throughout the week.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 1:44AM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 1:44 AM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 1:45 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values will locally exceed 105 degrees this afternoon. Although mid-week temperatures are dependent on thunderstorm development, prolonged high humidity and limited overnight cooling will lead to compounding heat stress throughout the week.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 6:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM2:33 PM - 5:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 PM - 11:33 PM5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 2:47 AM
Moonset: 7:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:17 AM - 4:47 AM3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:38 AM - 8:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 3:34 AM
Moonset: 8:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM4:08 PM - 6:38 PM
Minor Periods
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:20 AM
Moonset: 9:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:50 AM - 6:20 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:54 AM - 10:24 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM5:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
